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  • The Weekly Roundup: January 5-9

    The Weekly Roundup: January 5-9

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    The Evolving Evidence Base in Hyperhidrosis Care

    Explore the latest insights on hyperhidrosis, its impact on quality of life, and advancements in effective…

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  • Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio in Diabetic Nephropathy

    Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio in Diabetic Nephropathy

    AN INSIGHTFUL systematic review and meta-analysis suggests that the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) may serve as a useful inflammatory biomarker for identifying patients at increased risk of diabetic nephropathy (DN) and its…

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  • Sri Lanka reports spike in dengue in first days of 2026

    Sri Lanka reports spike in dengue in first days of 2026

    According to media reports, Sri Lanka has recorded 2,170 dengue cases (averaging 240 cases per day) across 41 Medical Officer of Health (MOH) divisions during the first nine days of 2026.

    Health officials with the National Dengue Control Unit say…

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  • Heavy rains prompt dengue warning, The public urged to eliminate mosquito breeding grounds

    Heavy rains prompt dengue warning, The public urged to eliminate mosquito breeding grounds

    In response to the declaration of a state of emergency due to the imminent danger associated with heavy rains in 382 districts across 20 regions of the country, the Ministry of Health (Minsa) recommends that residents of dengue-prone areas adopt…

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  • Bird Flu Viruses Raise Mounting Concerns Among Scientists – The New York Times

    1. Bird Flu Viruses Raise Mounting Concerns Among Scientists  The New York Times
    2. Avian Influenza: A One Health Imperative for Global Health Governance  orfonline.org
    3. Bird Flu Market Growth Driven by Rising Poultry Disease Outbreaks and Government…

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  • Remnant cholesterol linked to endometriosis risk

    Remnant cholesterol linked to endometriosis risk

    Key takeaways:

    • Higher remnant cholesterol levels were significantly associated with increased odds of endometriosis in a nationally representative US cohort.
    • Each 1 mg/dL increase in remnant cholesterol corresponded to an approximate 2% rise in…

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  • Health officials warn the public about the increase in the number of dengue and chikungunya cases in Lucas do Rio Verde

    Health officials warn the public about the increase in the number of dengue and chikungunya cases in Lucas do Rio Verde

    The municipality of Lucas do Rio Verde, located in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso, recorded 1,588 dengue fever notifications in 2025, with 268 confirmed cases, and 1,769 Chikungunya notifications, with 808 positive cases, according to data…

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